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Installation:ForwardFacing

Installation:ForwardFacing

Forward Facing

LATCH Installation

Figure A illustrates the forward facing LATCH harness routing.

1Verify that your vehicle is equipped with LATCH anchors.

If LATCH anchors are not installed, you must use standard vehicle belt installation methods.

2If stored, remove LATCH connectors from storage pouches under cover.

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Rotate seat into forward facing position.

 

 

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Verify that LATCH harness is not

 

 

 

twisted, then loosely attach the closest

 

 

 

connector to LATCH anchor (Fig. C).

 

 

 

A positive click confirms attachment.

 

 

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Push the child restraint firmly into the

 

 

 

vehicle seat while pulling each LATCH

 

 

 

harness tight (Fig. D).

 

 

 

D

 

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Verify that all connections are secure

 

 

 

 

and the restraint is stable.

 

 

3Press and hold the LATCH adjuster release button, then pull to lengthen LATCH harness to full length.

4Place the restraint sideways on the vehicle seat, with the back facing toward you.

Restraint must be in the full upright position when installed in forward facing

mode with children over 33 pounds (15kg).

If installing with Versa-Tether®, remove B tether from pouch and loosely attach to an approved tether anchorage point before continuing. See pages 23–25 for complete Versa-Tether instructions.

5 Verify that LATCH harness is not twisted, then loosely attach the farthest connector to LATCH anchor (Fig. B).

A positive click confirms attachment.

If LATCH connectors will not attach with a positive click, it may be necessary to switch the LATCH connectors as shown on page 21. C

Installation can be improved by the use of the Versa-Tether®(see pages

23–25).

WARNING: Use vehicle belt (not LATCH connectors) for installations with children weighing more than 48 pounds (21 kg). Refer to the vehicle owner’s manual or contact the vehicle manufacturer for the maximum weight rating for their LATCH anchors. Unless specified otherwise by the vehicle manufacturer, assume a 48-pound child is the vehicle LATCH anchor limit.

Removal:

Release each LATCH harness from the LATCH anchor by pressing the release button on the LATCH connector. Disconnect Versa-Tether®, if attached.

When not in use, always store the LATCH connectors in pockets.

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Britax Wizard manual Installation Forward Facing, Verify that Latch harness is not, Harness tight Fig. D